LOCATED just a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of Borough Market lies In Horto – a rustic restaurant specialising in sharing-style cuisine and communal dining. For those who don’t speak Latin, In Horto directly translates to “In The Garden”, which makes sense as soon as one enters the restaurant.
Having recently reopened following a refurbishment, the al fresco Southwark dining spot features a beautiful large patio for outdoor dining. Adorned with an array of hanging plants and wooden rafters, the restaurant’s exterior makes for a beautiful summer dining spot.
However, for those visiting in the colder months, the restaurant’s wood-fired oven elevates In Horto’s cosy interior with its undeniable warmth and comforting allure.
Interior of In Horto
Despite opting to dine inside, In Horto’s exquisite cuisine transported us beyond the restaurant’s four walls. Centred around modern British culinary principles with a European twist, the menu boasts an impressive selection of hearty yet earthy options.
To start, we decided to try the skillet cornbread – accompanied by burnt onion butter – and the Padron peppers. Sweet and fluffy, the cornbread was beautifully light and perfectly salted. From our first bites, we knew we were in for a treat. Expertly combining fragrant gastronomic delights with bountiful counterparts, In Horto’s starters are not to be skipped.
Skillet
Alongside our starters, we also decided to dip into In Horto’s drinks menu. So, we started with a Botanist cocktail – made of Portobello road gin, bergamot bitter and sparkling wine.
Featuring a delicate basil aftertaste, the drink and our savoury appetisers worked in holistic harmony. For those preferring non-alcoholic options, the Conference Collins is also a must-try.
Apple Tart
Following our starters, we ordered our mains with high expectations. And we were not disappointed. Selecting the baked Tunworth with truffle honey and confit garlic and the roasted aubergine with tomato ragu, burrata and parmesan, we were immediately impressed.
The baked Tunworth – plump, full of flavour and irresistibly smooth – paired with In Horto’s delicious bread was one of our highlights. Similarly, we ordered the roasted aubergine main with a serving of house greens, which made for a delightful pairing.
Proving to be the epitome of comfort food, we were soon naturally reclining further and further down into our seats – the obvious sign of a good meal.
Cauliflower
However, there is always space for dessert. And we had heard incredible things about the restaurant’s tiramisu. The classic dessert had somehow become even more appetizing, served to us fresh from the dish. Following the delicious richness of our mains, the tiramisu made for an incredible conclusion to our meal.
Utilising locally sourced ingredients with Ginger Pig from Borough Market and cheese from Neal’s Yard, In Horto serves the most delectable and ethical sharing platters. With enough options to last a lifetime, the restaurant is the ideal place to dine with family and friends.
by Sophie Richardson